Domaine de la Romanee Conti   Romanee St Vivant

2004 Romanee-St-Vivant

By Domaine de la Romanee-Conti

2004 Romanee-St-Vivant from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France

The 2004 vintage from the storied vineyards of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti yielded a Romanee-St-Vivant that remains an enigma, graced by the touch of a cooler and more challenging growing season in Burgundy. The whispers among oenophiles suggest a year that commanded the utmost skill to transcend the caprices of nature, and indeed, this vintage has achieved an articulate expression unlike its contemporaries.

 

Reflections on a Resilient Vintage

Connoisseurs have avidly observed how 2004 stood out within the context of early 21st-century vintages, endowing the Romanee-St-Vivant with attributes only a season marked by climatic tension could bestow. An initial reticence in the nose – heralding scents of delicately layered cherries and earthy undertones – gives way to revelations of complexity as the wine opens in the glass.

 

Careful Cellaring Unveils Hidden Depths

With a core threaded by firm acidity and svelte tannins, the 2004 Romanee-St-Vivant accrues distinction with age. Investment-minded enthusiasts herald this vintage for its maturation trajectory, which hints at subtle transformations over time. Patience endows the astute collector with a brooding depth; tertiary nuances emerge gracefully, adorning the fruit with whispers of truffle and hinting at sous-bois – a forest floor after autumn rain.

The longevity of the 2004 Romanee-St-Vivant intersects powerfully with its investment potential. To encounter this vintage is to engage with a narrative not just of winemaking excellence from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti but also of how over years, vines etch the story of their year into every sip.

 

In Summation

The 2004 Romanee-St-Vivant beckons the discerning investor with its poised evolution. It stands as a testament to the resilience and finesse intrinsic to Domaine de la Romanee-Conti's winemaking philosophy. Each glass proffers an opportunity to partake in Burgundy's elaborately woven tapestry of climate and craftsmanship – a true collector's piece whose narrative continues to unfold.

Market price (GBP)

£29,490.00

12x75cl

Highest score

0

POP score

N/A

Vintage performance